Santa Barbara Film Fest: 'Hell or High Water' Star Jeff Bridges Tapped for American Riviera Award

Courtesy of CBS Films

Jeff Bridges in 'Hell or High Water'

The 66-year-old has received best supporting actor Critics' Choice, Golden Globe and SAG nominations for his portrayal of a retiring sheriff pursuing one last case in David Mackenzie's modern-day Western.

Jeff Bridges, the legendary actor who has received best supporting actor Critics' Choice, Golden Globe and SAG nominations for his portrayal of a retiring sheriff pursuing one last case in David Mackenzie's Hell or High Water, will be honored with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival's American Riviera Award, the festival has announced.

The ceremony will take place at Santa Barbara's historic Arlington Theatre on Feb. 9 as part of SBIFF's 32nd edition, which runs Feb. 1-11.

The 66-year-old fan favorite is a five-time Oscar nominee who won the best actor Oscar for his performance in 2009's Crazy Heart, but may be best known for his performance in the 1998 cult classic The Big Lebowski.

"Jeff Bridges shows us in Hell or High Water that an already great artist can continue his growth," festival director Roger Durling said in a statement. "I may go as far as saying that this is his best performance. It's truly special to be able to celebrate Jeff, for he’s not only a dear friend of SBIFF, but a timeless legend in our industry."